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Vickyen

Vickyen
Date Joined: May 14, 2010
Last Online: June 26, 2025
Birthday: January 30
Country: United States

About Me

05/25/25 - Hi all! I have commented and rated on everything I have received at this time - if I didn't rate/comment, it hasn't made it yet! I am still getting mail from January - April, so... Trust me that I would not rate without reaching out to you first!! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)


05/12/25 - Hi all! I will be traveling from May 13 - 16 and again from May 19 - 22. I will be sending out swaps during that time but will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail. I will get everything rated as soon as I can! Thank you for your understanding! ;)

***everything has been rated that I received while gone on my first trip, sadly I received a pc that was postmarked in January and another postmarked in March - not sure what the heck is going on with the post office and wish our Happy Mail could tell us about the adventures it had before reaching us! LOL!

****also received a 1 rating while away with no comment or communication, so no clue as to why my partner rated me a 1. I left a message on the swap and also private messaged her, and the host. Not much the host or I can do, as the swapper has not been back on SB since May 13, 2025. This is a crock of BS for me but what can ya do? Life is not fair and apparently some swappers aren't either!


04/12/25 - Hi everyone! I have rated everything that I received while I was out of town! What fun to come home to such great Happy Mail! Hope everyone had a great Happy Mail week! ;)


04/06/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Monday, 04/07/25, thru Friday, 04/11/25. I will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail. I will rate everything when I return. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)


03/28/25 - Hi all! Had a quick trip to NE to see our youngest son and the Sandhill Cranes - what an adventure! Then Thursday went with friends to a scrapbooking/crafting event - I am a tired but happy gal! LOL! Everything I have received has been rated - if you sent in Feb. and it is not rated yet, there is still hope as I got a couple of pieces today from early Feb., so... if only the mail could tell us its adventures!! Thank you again for your patience, it is appreciated! ;)


03/23/25 - Hi all! I am going to be out of town from Monday, 03/24 through Thursday, 03/27 and will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail! I will catch up on ratings as soon as possible after I am back. Thank you for your understanding and patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


02/13/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Friday, 02/14/25 through Sunday, 02/16/25 and then Monday is a federal holiday, so no mail. Our mail will hopefully be delivered on 02/18/25. I will not have access to my computer while away and to the mail until it is delivered. I will catch up on ratings that week. Thank you for your patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


01/21/25 - Hi all! I had a wonderful time at my crafting event - got lots of swaps completed and mailed, yipppeee! Thank you for your patience in me getting stuff rated. Everything I have received has been rated, if there isn't a rating at this time it is not here. All the best and hugs! ;)


01/16/25 - I will be at a crafting event all weekend and will not have access to my mail or computer, then Monday 01/20 is a federal holiday and no mail will be running. I will catch up on everything hopefully between January 21/22 - thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)



We adopted a puppy (Ms. Greta) on March 9, 2021, and I forgot how much work they are! LOL! She is a sweetheart but I am way older than when we have had puppies in the past and my Mom eyes in the back of my head seem to be gone, so I have to watch her like a hawk or she is into stuff! LOL! This too shall pass and I am enjoying her puppy silliness & all the love she has to share! Thanks for your understanding if I get behind on rating or commenting on your ratings! Hugs and Happy Swapping 😉


I am married and have two sons, an awesome DIL and two Grands (a girl and boy), who call me Yaya! I love the thought of scrap-booking and making cards, but have been lacking the energy as of late! Also love reading (murder, mystery, and mayhem!) and meeting new friends through fb or other group sites! Hope I can participate in some of the swaps on this site and make some new friends!

When my oldest son left for college in August 2009, I felt such a void in my life and joined SB in 2010.

I enjoy meeting new people, exchanging cards and pcs with them, as well as going to local scrap booking events and meeting new folks!

So far I have been lucky that any swaps I have signed up for, I have been able to fulfill my obligation. I would hope that would continue.

I am not into drama and will try to send stuff that I think my swap partner will enjoy - however if I miss the mark, well stuff happens! I am very easy going with what folks send me and just look forward to seeing how others respond to the different swaps!

Loves/Likes - My family, Being happy, Hearing kiddos laugh, Being with gal pals, Card making, Meeting new people, Love, love, love to read! The library is one of my favorite places!! The beach, Halloween, Christmas, Birthdays! Soccer, Taking pictures, Being able to help others, Being able to laugh at myself , A clean house (this is a dream of mine but I am a bit of a clutter bug, so...), Traveling, Vacations, Flowers, Learning new things,

Dislikes- Drama when it is not necessary, People that just need to get over themselves, Vacations that do not work out, Kids being disrespectful to their elders and each other, Car problems, Health issues, Feeling like someone has taken advantage of you or someone you care about, Housework! lol

Ratings - I am very good about trying to rate quickly, so if you sent me something and do not see a rating timely, please let me know! Either I did not get the item or it got mixed in with other stuff!! That does happen sometimes!

Swaps

I love all postcards - have a soft spot for vintage postcards but really have not met a postcard I didn't like! LOL!

I would love to receive some cute address labels and could exchange pcs for them! If you can help me out, please send me a pm!

Ratings

Pyrhulla rated for PC: Easter Holidays on Jun 27, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely postcard :)
heatherknits rated for WIYM: Postalette Swap USA only on Jun 26, 2025
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Comment: You mentioned yard sales in your letter, and sadly I haven't been to any recently!!! I have found vintage postalettes at the thrift store or on eBay. They seem really popular now, and people are charging more, so I don't buy them very often there. Otherwise, since I have them listed as "wishes," I get them from SB swappers! I'm happy to swap some if you like. I should probably send you a message so you know who mentioned this! Since you mentioned books and thrift stores, my local thrift store has a $2 per BAG deal, and I brought home 5-6 that have cool illustrations, thinking of junk journaling, which I'm about to dive into from the deeeeeep end. So that's one of my main thrift store list items this summer.
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Comment: What a beautiful postcard! Thank you and have a happy summer!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
OrigamiGrace rated for CPG Doodled PC #3 - US on Jun 25, 2025
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Comment: Your zentangled pc came out great! Thanks for a fun swap - doodling is about my speed right now, it's too hot to think:)
Response: Hi! I really enjoyed making this pc- it really is too hot to think - sigh!Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful postcards!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
susieq11 rated for Postcards From Vacations on Jun 25, 2025
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Comment: I knew I'd get great postcards from you! I am happy to have a NE one because I have so few - one or two maybe! Hope you enjoy your summer travels -- stay cool and hydrated! It has been in the 90's here this week (but I love it!) . Thank you for joining my swap! xoxo
Response: Hi! I am so glad you enjoyed the pcs and needed a NE one! How can you love this heat - yuck!! LOL! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
TishaAnn rated for Reading Wrap-up for May 2025 on Jun 25, 2025
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Comment: Hi Vicky. I was happy to receive a swap from you again. You did well! My library does print a receipt like the one you enclosed. I usually only check out two books at a time, but I love my library!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, heart and for joining the swap! All are appreciated! I am a fast reader and the library is in town, I live in a rural area, so I always took out lots of books! LOL! I wasn't sure if libraries in other states did the receipt - I find it so interesting! All the best! Hugs, Happy Reading, and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Great selection of cards and wonderful handmade envelope! It made it! I especially like the space card! Thanks so much! See you in the mail again soon!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
nadithings rated for PTG: Wild Animal Postcard on Jun 24, 2025
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Comment: thank you! i wish one day i get a chance to see the Elks! all the best to u too! xo Nadi
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you for the postcards! The notecard you used it gorgeous. Happy to hear about another super spoiled kitty, lol! Mine are exactly the same so I get it!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: I'm so glad you enjoyed the challenge of trying the neurographic process. I love the chalky look of your postcard and the colours work so nicely together including the whisps of shimmery gold. Thanks so much for joining this swap and challenging yourself to try something new.
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
susieq11 rated for PTG: Wild Animal Postcard on Jun 23, 2025
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Comment: Gorgeous grizzly bear!! Thank you! I used to see black bears when I lived in NJ - from a distance is definitely best, haha!!! Thanks for the great postcard! xoxo
Response: Hi! I would love to see a grizzly outside of the zoo but as you said, at a distance is best! LOL! Thank you for the fun comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
photovivie rated for BLC Book recommendation #52 on Jun 23, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the great lighthouse postcard!
Response: Hi! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs, Happy Summer, and Happy Swapping! ;)
clockwork17 rated for CM- Random Postcard Swap on Jun 22, 2025
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Comment: Hi Vicky! Thank you for your postcard! This year IS flying by!! I hope you'll have a nice time visiting Mt. Rushmore!
Response: Hi! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! They are appreciated! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful National Park postcard.
Response: Hi! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! They are appreciated! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postalette and nice letter.
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! They are appreciated! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
mchesser12 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #446 on Jun 21, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for sharing about your weekend and for the stickers. I do like live theatre. Tickets are so expensive sometimes. We have a large amphitheater in town and a couple of local theater groups. And yes, mail is a wonky for me as well.
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! We are very lucky that the local theater keeps the price very reasonable but I get what you mean! Performances at the Fox Theater in St. Louis can get very pricey! Not to jinx anything, but my mail this week, has been good - yikes!! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
fortannam rated for SSM: QSCP #85 on Jun 20, 2025
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Comment: thank you for the great postcard! I just got home from my summer trip to Colorado!
Response: Hi! I hope you had a wonderful trip to CO! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: thank you for the postcard! what a great thing to be a chemo angel! love it!
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! I am so thankful to have found such a great group to assist with, especially since I am so chatty! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
PinkPengin rated for DOG Postcard on Jun 20, 2025
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Comment: I love this Dalmatian postcard - I had no idea they traveled with the Clydesdales! That's awesome! Thanks for a fun swap.
Response: Hi! I am so glad you loved the Dalmatian pc! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9995 6619 336 348
Completed Fives Threes Ones
6282 7896 0 1
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
298 4652 1332 0
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Comments

susieq11 on Jun 25, 2025:

I love the cat envelope and Peanuts stamp - and your note paper! I agree, a cookie in each hand is balanced, ha ha ha! : )

yvonne401 on Jun 12, 2025:

Welcome to Time For Tea! It's great to have you here@

Blessings,

Yvonne

LisaLisa3 on May 22, 2025:

I am so sorry for your undeserved 1 rating! I have reached out to your partner in this but not sure if I will hear back, so unfair and I am so sorry.

inoracam on Apr 15, 2025:

Thank you for working on my Art Collab postcard in round 146. It made its way home :)

mchesser12 on Feb 8, 2025:

Thanks for adding to my Art Collab postcard that started in round 143.

lou on Jan 30, 2025:

Happy birthday month!!

stingrays on Jan 24, 2025:

budsHAPPY NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY!!

bowdiv

Reading through your profile, I couldn't help but sense what a wonderfully warm personality and joy for life you have! You seem like such a lovely person, and I'm genuinely amazed at your 5.0 rating over almost 6k swaps! It's clear you have such a passion for this hobby, and it's so sweet that you take the time to respond to your ratings.

I hope you have a wonderful National Compliment Day and that you get the chance to spread some positivity even outside of Swap-bot today! :-)

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ErinMA on Jan 24, 2025:

Thank you for the kind words! I'm starting to think I won't meet a postcard I won't like either - they all have something good about them! Happy swapping!

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wolfeagle on Dec 24, 2024:

HH

Happy Holidays!

UKrebel85 on Apr 14, 2024:

Hello, apologies for waiting until last day of the swap. Have been so busy with exams and revision. Here are my answers for LLU: Happy Library Week. Take care, Shel (UKrebel85)

1) The opening hours used to be very minimal but they have now got self check out machines so the library can be open even when it is not manned. It has made such a difference.

2) The staff are lovely, if the book you are looking for is not there they can order it from another library in our council area (our council covers 2,667 sq. miles – we are quite rural!) and it can be there within 2 weeks.

3) The kids section is lovely, comfy and safe so my daughter can sit there and look at books while I go and find something for myself.

4) Our view, our town is right next to the water and the library relocated to a new building that houses the gym and a hall where concerts etc, are held (I’m actually getting married in that hall which is right next to the library, maybe get some photos in there!) The library has windows everywhere, it is really light and airy as well.

5) There is always a jigsaw on the go near one of the big windows that you can do a wee bit of when you are in!

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